Museums
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Old receipts offer a tab to Buffalo Grove's pastSep 29, 2022 5:30 am - Store receipts from a century ago can contain considerable archaeological value, with the scrawls of dry goods clerks as rich with historical data for aficionados of loc...
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Get a taste of local history at Cider Fest in McHenry CountySep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Visitors to the 45th annual Cider Fest will get an opportunity to step back in time with skilled artisans, a turn-of-the-century cider press, children's activities, musi...
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Museums focusing on sports teams, veterans being eyed for former Pheasant Run property
Sep 26, 2022 1:00 am - St. Charles resident John Mars envisions the western edge of the former Pheasant Run Resort property in St. Charles being home to three museums that would shine a spotli...
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McHenry County College planetarium presents new seriesSep 14, 2022 11:00 pm - McHenry County College invites the community to fly through outer space and explore the night sky with a series of upcoming shows in its state-of-the-art planetarium. Th...
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Best bets: The BoDeans, Monster Jam, The Killers, free days at the FieldSep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - Monster jam The Monster Jam rolls into Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, this weekend in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Drivers will tear up the di...
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Experience 1840s pioneer life at Historic Stacy's Corner Sept. 25Sep 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Experience life in the early 19th century at Glen Ellyn Historical Society's annual Pioneer Day on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Come to Historic Stacy's Corner...
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DuPage Children's Museum's Wonder Clubs extend through the school yearSep 08, 2022 11:00 pm - DuPage Children's Museum worked in partnership with the Center for Success to deliver Wonder Clubs, exceptional arts, and STEM programming designed to inspire students t...
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Best bets: Stevie Nicks, Lyric Opera, Cheap Trick & Eric ClaptonSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - Stevie Nicks under the stars Travel the “Edge of Seventeen” with legendary songwriter Stevie Nicks as the former Fleetwood Mac artist spends two nights at Ravinia Festiv...
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Smithsonian Museum Day at Stacy's Tavern Museum Sept. 17Sep 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Every year, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society annually teams with Smithsonian Magazine to present Smithsonian Museum Day. On Saturday, Sept. 17, Stacy's Tavern Museum wi...
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Revolutionary War Reenactment to camp out at Cantigny Sept. 10-11Sep 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Join Cantigny and the North West Territory Alliance for the annual two-day Revolutionary War Re-enactment on Sept. 10-11. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle ...